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striped

adjective

ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
Synonyms of stripednext
: having stripes or streaks

Examples of striped in a Sentence

the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal
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Brittany wore a white long-sleeve shirt with a brown vest layered over it, adding a pair of brown and white striped pants. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 Martha Stewart Ellen Striped Upholstered Ottoman So many pieces from Martha Stewart’s line are on sale for Cyber Monday, including this charming striped ottoman. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025 Go nautical with some striped bedding. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Park visitors crowd outside the two shop windows to watch Disney candy makers dressed in white with striped scarves pull and mold the gooey sugar into red, green and white hooks. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for striped

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of striped was in 1567

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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striped. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

striped

adjective
ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
: having stripes or streaks

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